On Monday, January 15, 2024, Cambridge lost an incredible member of our community, Rachael Solem. Rachael was the owner of the well-known, Irving House at Harvard. Outside of her work…

Sierra Dearns, Advocacy Coordinator

I have seen firsthand the lack of voting in local elections across the state of Massachusetts. Many people in the Commonwealth fail to see the power in their vote, especially in local elections. I vote because…

By: Zoe Zelleke, Forest Foundation Intern

Growing up in Cambridge, I was exposed to many “progressive” concepts such as reproductive justice and freedom, feminism (though often through a white feminist perspective), access to rallies and marches, and seeing same-sex couples, something that would later mean a lot more to me.

By: Tiffany Wong, Board Member

YWCA demands justice and provides support to diverse communities across the country, with the vision of forging a world where women, girls, and people of color can thrive. Observances such as Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPIHM) allow us to celebrate, reflect, and uplift a community that…

By: Michele Scott, Board Member

One of the things COVID-19 made me realize was the importance of being with people in community. It was always something that I knew, but the message was made very clear during the lockdown. I am happy that…

Authors: Ayesha M. Wilson and Elizabeth Johnson

Women do not simply impact our society but are fundamentally at the core of our society. Often overlooked and historically hidden, while women have positively influenced society, these contributions have been and continue to be received without reciprocation. Seeing as March is Women's History Month, we…

By: Whitney Mooney

This year’s Greater Boston International Women’s Day Breakfast theme is “Celebrating the Past, Planning for the Future”. As we reflect on the work of the many women who came before us, we must remember that much more work is needed.

YWCA Cambridge is excited to kick off another year of working towards a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We asked staff: What are your goals for your program or department in 2023? What are you striving for?

By Haile Carrillo-Hayes, YWCA Cambridge Intern

What is Ballot Question #4? Ballot Question #4 is a new state law that would allow immigrants to obtain a Massachusetts driver's license regardless of whether they are living in the country legally. YWCA Cambridge supports Ballot Question #4 because we believe…

Take Action this October!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a time to acknowledge and advocate for domestic violence survivors. The YWCA USA is the largest network of domestic and sexual violence service providers in the nation. More than 150 YWCAs across 44 states